Airports in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East regions are setting new benchmarks in passenger experience. 35 airports out of a total 95 airports globally were recognised in the prestigious 2024 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards by Airports Council International (ACI). Collectively, airports in the region won 68 awards, across categories.
The 20th ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Economics Committee (the Committee) met in Muscat, Oman between 19 and 20 November 2023.
An ACI World's Airport Excellence Program (APEX) APEX in Security review was successfully conducted at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) from 27 November to 1 December, hosted by Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV). It was the first ever APEX review conducted in the country.
The Airports Council International's Airport Excellence Programme (APEX) review on environment was successfully conducted at Bahrain International Airport (BAH) from 3-7 December 2023.
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East shared its sustainability updates at the ICAO Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection (CAEP) Working Group 2 meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East continues to proactively advocate for the development of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
Adoption of technology for enhanced airport security remained on the top agenda at the 31st ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East Regional Aviation Security Committee (RASC) that convened in Bangkok from 7-9 November 2023.
The ACI World Expert Group on Slots (EGS) convened in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 11 and 12 November 2023. This gathering of industry leaders was dedicated to exploring a multitude of crucial topics related to slot allocation. Among the top priorities was determining the most effective approach for incorporating the latest additions to the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG), ensuring that global aviation operates smoothly and efficiently.
Gone are the days when airports were merely hubs for air travel. Today, airports are emerging as distinguished brands, becoming destinations in their own right, offering a seamless blend of top-notch amenities not just for air travellers but also for non-air travellers.
Brace yourself for an even more dynamic, comprehensive, and diverse programme at this year's Airports Innovate that will take place in Muscat Oman from 20-22 November 2023. Lei Xinghua, the VP of Enterprise Optical Business Domain at Huawei, will decode the potential of next-gen all-optical networks and cutting-edge optical sensor perimeter solutions tailored for airports.
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